Le Ren
Musical artist
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Le Ren (born Lauren Spear) is a Canadian folk musician and singer-songwriter based in Montreal, Quebec.[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | June 24, 1993 |
| Origin | Bowen Island, British Columbia, Canada |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 2020–present |
| Labels | Royal Mountain Records, Secretly Canadian |
| Website | le-ren |
Biography
Lauren Spear grew up in Bowen Island, British Columbia, a small island community near Vancouver. She was exposed to folk and bluegrass music at an early age by her parents who are both musicians.[2] Spear learned to play guitar as a teenager and began writing her own songs. She later moved to Montreal to pursue her education and musical career, where she began performing and releasing music as Le Ren.[3]
Le Ren first EP Morning & Melancholia was released in 2020 through Royal Mountain Records and Secretly Canadian.[4][5] In 2021, Le Ren released her debut full-length album Leftovers. The album was produced by Chris Cohen and featured contributions from Buck Meek (Big Thief) and Jess Shoman (Tenci).[6] Leftovers received positive reviews for its classic folk sound, poetic lyrics, and the emotional resonance of Spear's vocals.[7] In May 2026, she released "Free Wheeling" as the lead single to her album Don't Be Funny Without Me, scheduled to release on August 28, 2026.[8]
Le Ren has toured consistently since the beginning of her career, supporting a range of established artists. She has toured with William Prince, Jeff Tweedy,[9] Devendra Banhart, Andy Shauf,[10] Sarah Jarosz, and Orville Peck. In addition to her solo career, she is also a member of the band Maybel.[11]
Discography
Albums
- Leftovers (2021)
- Don't Be Funny Without Me (2026)
EPs
- Morning & Melancholia (2020)
- The little italy demos (2024) (with Jonah Yano)